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Palin: Were they lying then or are they lying now?

Sarah Palin posed a simple question to her Facebook page yesterday and linked to a letter by Brent Bozell at ForAmerica.

Politicians. Were they lying then or are they lying now?

ForAmerica’s Bozell calls out GOP leadership on Fiscal Cliff

Speaker John Boehner, Leader Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader Eric Cantor, and Minority Whip John Cornyn
United States Capitol
Washington, DC 20215

November 27, 2012

Speaker Boehner, Leader McConnell, Majority Leader Cantor, and Minority Whip Cornyn,

The 2012 election is over and now is the time to focus on delivering on the promises you made to the country during the campaign.

With the so-called “fiscal cliff” rapidly approaching, both sides are making opening gambits and the talk so far is alarming. You led the Republican Party for two years claiming emphatically that the tax increase on “the wealthy” that Barack Obama is determined to enact is really a devastating tax hike on small business owners that would kill jobs and decimate any kind of economic recovery. Now conservatives see daily stories asserting that the GOP agrees with the President that “revenues are on the table” and GOP elite are all over the airwaves asking if the Tea Party will care if “a few multi-millionaires pay more in taxes.” That talk is only embolding liberals to demand even higher taxes. New York Times columnist Paul Krugman and others are openly calling for a return to taxing Americans in the top rate at 91 percent. Yes that’s ludicrous, but liberals feel comfortable making such outlandish proposals because they feel you are weak enough that you will continue to surrender to evermore higher taxes having capitulated once already. They will never be satisfied. You know that.

Conservatives have one question to ask: If you now claim a tax increase on small business is the correct course of action, were you lying all along when you claimed this tax increase would decimate the economy? Because if you were not lying, you will now be willing participants in the destruction of American jobs in a time of economic crisis. This is the question you must answer, given the posturing of many Republicans in the immediate aftermath of the election.  More

Palin: Rewind to 2008, Complete Vice Presidential Debate

Much ado has been made about last week's vice presidential debate and the bizarre behavior of Vice President Joe Biden with his inappropriate smiling and giggling.  Speculation about his odd behavior abounds but as I've recently tweeted: 

I've got 2 words for the liberals that screamed 4 yrs ago @SarahPalinUSA would only be a heartbeat away from president ==> #CrazyJoe

In 2008, slightly fewer than 70 million people viewed the Palin - Biden debate whereas Nielsen estimates that the 2012 Biden - Ryan debate drew some 51.4 million viewers.  Here's what viewers in 2008 saw:  

What I Took Away from the RNC & DNC Conventions

I've had some time to reflect upon the political circuses otherwise know as the Republican National Convention and the Democratic Convention and these are just a few of my observations.

RNC

1)  Clint Eastwood's speech:  Either you get it or you don't and if you don't, you might want to read Eastwood's followup interview with his local newspaper "The Carmel Pine Cone".

“President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people,” Eastwood told The Pine Cone this week. “Romney and Ryan would do a much better job running the country, and that’s what everybody needs to know. I may have irritated a lot of the lefties, but I was aiming for people in the middle.”

The only thing lacking for me in Clint's speech was the promise of a 357 Magnum in every pot!

(2)  John Boehner presiding over the rule change vote:  This video is a must-see and it serves as what may be the most embarrassing moment of the Republican National Convention. It seems clear to me that the "nays" are louder than the "yays" yet Speaker Boehner declares that "the yays have it". I hold the Republican Party to a higher standard so this was truly a disgraceful moment.

3) Conservative Women:  I firmly believe that strong, conservative women (and a few good men) will make the difference in this country.  While network television refused to broadcast some of these speeches, I would encourage you to take a few minutes to listen to their words.  Especially poignant is Mia Love's personal story and speech here.  Mrs. Love is the daughter of immigrant parents and a candidate for U.S. Congress from Utah.  Susanna Martinez, first female Hispanic governor in the U.S., may have provided the funniest convention moment in describing how she discovered she was a Republican (starts at 5 minutes, 25 seconds).  She also has a unique personal story with a record of good governing. Governor Martinez's speech is here.   Delegates also heard from South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley who reiterated the "We Built It" theme and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice who recounted everything from September 11th events to growing up in "Jim Crow Alabama".

Strong conservative women scare the bejeebers out of liberals, so much so that all tolerance goes out the window.  My friend, Adrienne Ross over at Motivation Truth, documented the vile blowback from hate-filled liberals in her blog entries entitled "Liberals Call Mia Love a "House Nigger" After Her Rousing RNC Speech and Black Liberals Label Condoleezza Rice an "Uncle Tom" After Her RNC Speech; Language Warning. It gives one pause when you consider the glass ceilings these minority women have shattered yet just because they are conservative thinkers and liberals disagree with their ideas about how government should be run, they are viciously attacked with the vilest of words.  It's so bad that even a self-professed Democratic gospel singer who provided entertainment at the RNC was not immune to their attacks.  See Liberals Heap Hate On Gospel Singer BeBe Winans for Singing at RNC.  So much for the "new civility" eh? 

 

DNC

1) The Democratic party decided to remove the word "God" from their platform as well as recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.  Multiple stories are here, here, and here,  After a public outcry there was an amendment to the platform and by watching this video you can listen to the language of the amended platform statement.  Chair of the Democratic Convention, Antonio Villaraigosa, is clearly stunned that on three different occasions the delegates deny God with their "no vote" and in the end, amid the boos, Villaraigosa declares the vote in the affirmative for the change in platform language even though it is clear that the delegates' voice vote was a resounding "no".  Did I just hear a cock crow?

2) Cheering for abortion: Disguised in speeches with terminology such as "pro-choice", the Democratic platform calls for abortion on-demand, for any reason, up to the moment of birth, regardless of ability to pay.  I suppose this would otherwise be known as "taxpayer funded abortions".   Democratic Platform document here. Mainstream media commentary on the Tuesday night speeches celebrating abortion rights here and here. 

3) Cardinal Timothy Dolan: As with the RNC, Cardinal Dolan offered his services to the DNC citing that he did not want to appear partisan; however, he was initially blown off by President Obama.  It seems that Dolan's offer was reconsidered by the DNC and he went on to deliver a meaningful closing prayer. Complete text here.  The average person would listen to or read Cardinal Dolan's prayer and consider it to be beautiful and uplifting, providing inspiration for an individual to be the best person they can be while being reminded of the blessings this great nation has been afforded.  Dolan's prayer was apparently so offensive that NBC decided to immediately cut away which did not go unnoticed, especially on Twitter.  Then, there was the "problem" of Cardinal Dolan praying for the unborn which was contradictory to the Democratic Platform (see above). 

Thus do we praise you for the gift of life. Grant us the courage to defend it, life, without which no other rights are secure. We ask your benediction on those waiting to be born, that they may be welcomed and protected.

 Seems innocent enough, right? Once again, haters took to the internet using the foulest of language to absolutely excoriate Cardinal Dolan for not only his prayer but his mere presence at the DNC. 

On more than one occasion I've had conversations with friends and we all tend to agree that what's happening in our country is not merely a political battle but instead, there's a spiritual battle that is being waged.  Pray for our leaders daily and pray that your own eyes be open to truth wherever that truth leads you. 

 

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Palin's RNC VP Acceptance Speech

Remember the cheers, the electricity in the air?  What about the pride that radiated in the faces of her parents,Chuck and Sally Heath? Remember finding out after the fact that Palin's teleprompter screen went black at which time she was forced to continue delivering that acceptance speech and did so without missing a beat? Following is the video of Governor Sarah Palin's acceptance speech from 4 years ago.  Watch it and you'll fondly remember why you started supporting Sarah Palin and still do so today. 

Steele says Sarah Palin’s absence a ‘mistake’

Agreed!

From Politico:

Michael Steele said Tuesday it’s a “mistake” that Sarah Palin doesn’t have a role at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

“I think it was a little bit of a mistake not to have Sarah Palin here,” the former Republican National Committee chairman said on MSNBC. “I think she brings a level of energy and excitement that’s going to be important going forward into the general campaign… She’s the vice presidential nominee from 2008. Extend the invitation, give her a moment to speak to the delegation, to the candidate and [their] families.”  More

Palin's Segment with Mark Levin

Governor Sarah Palin was a guest on tonight's Mark Levin Show where she expressed her opinion on the machine's (RNC) power grab in Tampa today to consolidate power at the national level and take away power from the states.  Palin likened the power grab to to a thump on the conservative grassroots activists. 

"Stiffen our spine individually and others around us will do the same and  it will be the unity we need".  

h/t SarahNet

Palin: Introduced as McCain's Running Mate in 2008 (video)

"Now, no one expects us to agree on everything, whether in Juneau or in Washington. But we are expected to govern with integrity and goodwill and clear convictions and a servant's heart."

Some four years ago Senator John McCain, from a stage in Dayton, Ohio introduced his choice of a running mate for the 2008 presidential election.  Largely unknown to most of us here in the lower 48, Sarah Palin immediately captivated the hearts and minds of Conservatives who longed for someone to be their voice.  As a wife, a mother, a former mayor, and as governor of our largest state, Palin was the epitome of the feminist ideal.  She bucked the establishment in Alaska, taking on corruption in both parties and today is still a fearless leader for freedom and liberty.  Politicians on both sides of the aisle would do well to follow her example. 

Governor Palin on Hannity Tonight!

Governor Sarah Palin will appear on the FOX News Channel tonight with Sean Hannity at 9:00 p.m. Eastern. 

From Hannity's website:

Sean is live from Tampa! Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Michele Bachmann, Sen. Rob Portman and Sarah Palin talk Romney-Ryan ticket, GOP convention and more tonight on 'Hannity'

Palin Kneecaps the Democratic Party

Never one to mince words, Governor Sarah Palin spoke with Greta Van Susteren about Vice President Joe Biden's "chains" remark  to which she replies "The strategists there in the Obama campaign have got to look at a diplomatic way of replacing Joe Biden on the ticket with Hillary." 

BOOM! 

Replacing Biden on the ticket is not a new idea as is evidenced here, here, and here; however, if you take a look at Palin's Facebook wall even supporters are critical of her comment and they are suggesting that Palin is giving the Democratic party good advice.  If you've lost track of Biden's gaffes, here's a good summary.  

In discussing this with a friend, she referred to the comment as "Palin playing 3-D chess". I agree and I truly believe that the "replace Biden" comment was a Palin strategy.  In case you had not noticed, she's very politically savvy.  After all, would President Obama really want to accused of taking political advice from Sarah Palin? 

Palin: Congratulations to Mitt Romney on his choice of Congressman Paul Ryan

Governor Sarah Palin posted a message of congratuations to Governor Mitt Romney on his choice of Congressman Paul Ryan as his selection for a running mate.  Palin also pointed out President Obama's record of dismisal failure citing example after example of his failed policies. 

Posted to Facebook by Sarah Palin:

Congratulations to Mitt Romney on his choice of Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate. President Obama has declared that this election is about “two fundamentally different visions” for America. Goodness, he’s got that right. Our country cannot afford four more years of Barack Obama’s fundamentally flawed vision. We must now look to this new team, the Romney/Ryan ticket, to provide an alternat

e vision of an America that is fiscally responsible, strong, and prosperous – an America that understands and is proud of her exceptional place in the world and will respect those who fight to secure that exceptionalism, which includes keeping our promises to our veterans.

When I think about the direction our country is rapidly drifting in, I can’t help but look at California as a cautionary tale. The Golden State once boasted the entrepreneurial innovation of Silicon Valley, the American creative engine of the arts, economically powerful and beautiful cities from San Francisco to San Diego, and fertile farmlands that helped feed the nation. Now it is descending into financial ruin accompanied by an exodus of middle class Californians leaving for other states. As one writer put it, California’s “fastest-growing entity is government and its biggest product is red tape.”

Obama’s vision for America will make the rest of the country look like California, minus the beautiful scenery and warm weather.

Obama’s America is today’s California – complete with $100 billion taxpayer funded bullet trains to nowhere; out of control environmental extremists who have destroyed family farms and left some of the most fertile farm land in America fallow in order to protect a three inch fish; permanent high unemployment; government policies hostile to small business job creators; crippling high taxes; an abysmal real estate market; bloated government that wastes taxpayer money; endless budget shortfalls due to massive unfunded liabilities; city after city declaring bankruptcy; and a state government run by, in the words of one Wall Street Journal writer, “a brothel of environmentalists, lawyers, public-sector unions and legislative bums.”

We can’t afford Obama’s vision. Our children can’t afford it. Today we are over $15 trillion in debt and running up trillion dollar budget deficits year after year for as far as the eye can see. And our “leaders” have no plan to stop it! President Obama and this Congress don’t even have the fundamental blueprint—a budget!—to outline where they intend to take us as they merrily roll along with their out of control spending and constant increases of our debt “limit.” Our debt to China alone is more than we can ever hope to pay off in multiple generations. Such debt and dependence on foreign nations weakens us in countless ways. And yet our government keeps on spending despite the risks and despite conscientious, hardworking citizens telling them to just stop it. Our debt is growing by $3 million per minute. This debt, in conjunction with Obama’s massive government over-reaches like Obamacare, has strangled the private sector, which in turn has stifled job growth and slowed all economic growth. The only way to get our country moving again is to get back to basics like normal people do with our home and small business budgets! That means we must live within our means, get government out of the way of our job creators, develop the God-given natural resources we have been blessed with to provide real jobs and real energy security, and stop growing government and wasting taxpayer money on D.C. cronyism and useless stimulus kick-backs for favored donors.

Barack Obama’s record is one of dismal failure, which is why he isn’t talking about it. He would rather spend his time demonizing his opponents. The simple fact remains that Mitt Romney is not responsible for the dire state of our economy or the corruption and incompetence of the current administration.

Over the next 86 days, Barack Obama will try to distract us from his record. Many in the media will roll along with him in this mission. We must not let them continue the deception and distractions, and we must not be afraid to call the President out on his lies. His entire record in office exposes the false promises he made four years ago. So, let’s take a moment to remember what candidate Obama said just four short years ago.

Candidate Obama promised us fiscal prudence. But President Obama’s reckless spending and lack of fiscal leadership has led to the downgrading of our nation’s credit rating for the first time in history.

Candidate Obama decried reckless spending and promised to cut the deficit. But President Obama and those in Congress who control the purse strings and “go along to get along” have tripled it. President Obama’s proposed budget was so absurdly and wildly irresponsible that not one member of Congress, Republican or Democrat, voted in favor of it. And yet the Democrat controlled Senate still refuses to pass a budget itself, and this refusal has been going on for years now. That is irresponsible and, much more, it’s unconstitutional.

Candidate Obama promised us a “smarter government,” but President Obama has created a government that’s not too big to fail, but too big to succeed.

Candidate Obama promised us a plan for American energy independence. But President Obama has forced American taxpayers to subsidize bankrupt green energy companies with ties to his campaign donors. And when it comes to the energy we actually use to fuel our economy, President Obama’s administration blocks drilling and drags its feet on the permitting process. Meanwhile, he supports foreign energy developments, but not American made energy development. His administration opposes everything from drilling in ANWR to building the Keystone Pipeline to coal plants, but he’s all for subsidizing offshore drilling in Brazil and sitting back on his thumb while China moves in to pursue oil deals with Canada because his administration blocked responsible energy infrastructure development.

Candidate Obama promised us “the most transparent administration in history.” But in addition to refusing FOIA-requested documents, President Obama’s administration regularly holds meetings outside the White House and off the official White House visitor list with lobbyists and corporate interests they don’t want us to know about.

Candidate Obama promised to unite all America, but President Obama has cynically divided us again and again in his efforts to win reelection by playing identity politics and class warfare and pitting one group against another.

Candidate Obama promised us a “fundamentally transformed” America, and that is the only promise he’s delivered on. We can see now what his idea of “hope” is. Now we want change. He has failed to lead, so We the People must lead. And our leadership starts at the ballot box on November 6th.

Please continue to focus on the presidential race and on helping Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, but it’s also imperative that we get involved in the nation’s important House and Senate races. These candidates need our help to ensure that our next president has a responsible and ethical Congress that actually gets things done for America. Now on to November!

- Sarah Palin